Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) asked Congress for additional funds to build 10 more campuses of the Philippine Science High School (PSHSS) during the Senate deliberations on the agency’s proposed 2025 budget on Wednesday, September 11 (See Rappler for story).
Nonito Donaire, Jr.
Nonito Donaire, Jr. became the oldest bantamweight champion in boxing history Saturday night with a rousing fourth-round knockout of Nordine Oubaali to claim the WBC title. This marks Donaire's third reign as bantamweight champion of the world (See DAZN.com for story).
New Filipino Cardinal Jose Advincula, Jr.
The first cardinal to hail from Capiz province, Archbishop Jose Advincula Jr., thought that the Vatican got the wrong “Jose” when Pope Francis announced on Sunday the appointment of 13 new cardinals of the Catholic Church (See Inquirer.net for story).
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